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Jharkhand Student Killed in Lightning Strike

Class 7 student dies, no others harmed. Incident occurred during sports event.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 29 August 2026 at 11:16 pm
Jharkhand Student Killed in Lightning Strike

A class 7 student, Anish Oraon, was killed in a lightning strike while participating in a sports event on National Sports Day in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Saturday. The incident occurred at the upgraded middle school at Dadah within Chatra Sadar police station area.

The student, a 14-year-old native of Ranchi, was seriously injured after being struck by lightning during the event in the afternoon. School staff and students rushed him to Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

According to Chatra SDPO Sonny Vardhan, no other student was harmed in the incident. Oraon was living with his maternal grandparents and pursuing his studies at the school.

The incident occurred when rain accompanied by lightning and thunder lashed the area during the sports event. The student's grandmother has alleged negligence by school teachers.

The National Sports Day event was being held to promote sports and fitness among students. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students during outdoor events.

Anish Oraon was a student of the upgraded middle school at Dadah, which is located within the Chatra Sadar police station area. The school had organized the sports event to mark National Sports Day, which is celebrated on August 29 every year.

The incident is a tragic reminder of the risks associated with outdoor events during bad weather. The authorities have not commented on the allegations of negligence made by the student's grandmother.

The student's death has been confirmed by the police, and an investigation into the incident is likely to be conducted. The incident has shocked the local community, and condolences have been pouring in for the family of the deceased student.

The National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 to mark the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary Indian hockey player. The day is celebrated to promote sports and fitness among students and to encourage them to take up sports as a career.

In conclusion, the incident is a tragic reminder of the risks associated with outdoor events during bad weather. The authorities must take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students during such events. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students, and an investigation into the incident is likely to be conducted.

Frequently asked questions

What was the cause of the student's death?

The student was killed in a lightning strike during a sports event.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at the upgraded middle school at Dadah within Chatra Sadar police station area in Jharkhand's Chatra district.

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